June 4, 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Who are the key actors carrying the new Blockchain Revolution? Are the mining-companies putting together the blocks a new industry, or is it simply part of business models in existing sectors? Does blockchain create ‘winner take all’ industry formations with increased industrial concentration or are we approaching a more democratic world with more players than in the software and early Internet revolution?

Business Insider: “Flashy startups like Coinbase, Circle, Blockchain, and BitPay are some of the most famous companies in bitcoin. But arguably more important are the miners — individuals and organisations who form the core backbone of bitcoin, ensuring the digital currency’s integrity.” Discuss.

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